crudo

noun

cru·​do ˈkrü-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce crudo (audio)
plural crudos
: a dish of sliced, seasoned, uncooked seafood often served with a sauce

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During the day, the multi-tiered outdoor pool area is perfect for a rosé on your lounge chair or in a private cabana, along with or a snack from pool bar Azure’s (mainly) healthy menu of market veggie crudité, yellowtail crudo, and salmon poke. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026 Sonenshein and Vahle serve a handful of crudos inspired by whatever’s caught by a small group of local fishermen that includes fishmonger and Dudley Market owner Conner Mitchell. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026 Jeremy’s savory dishes are composed and confident; standouts have included a vibrant duck salad, delicate waloo crudo, mussels escabeche and expertly prepared American red snapper. Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026 Lemon spritzes complement crudos, crustacean pastas and salt-encrusted, whole fish prepared by executive chef Agostino Petrosino, who’s helping the place get up and running, and chef de cuisine Carmine Nozzolino, who’s in for the long haul. Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for crudo

Word History

Etymology

Italian, raw, from Latin crudus

First Known Use

2000, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of crudo was in 2000

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“Crudo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crudo. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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